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Senses in Motion - Aromatherapy
Smell is one of the most powerful ways we experience the world, closely tied to memory and emotion. Familiar scents can evoke meaningful moments, enhance well-being, and provide comfort, especially for individuals experiencing memory challenges.
Suny Downstate OT Student Interns
Apr 162 min read


Mental Health and Dementia
Mental health is a serious but important topic, especially for people living with dementia and their caregivers. It affects how we think, feel, manage stress, maintain relationships, and participate in daily life.
Audrey Swanson
Mar 252 min read


SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups are safe spaces for caregivers like yourself to connect with other caregivers who can relate to and empathize with your feelings and experiences of caregiving.
Audrey Swanson
Jan 152 min read


Advance Directives
This blog will help you plan for the future. Advance directives are a family of legal documents that capture someone's important wishes in written form. They provide a reference in the event of emergencies or functional changes when someone cannot express those wishes themselves.
Audrey Swanson
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Warm Weather Safety
As more hot weather approaches, it is wise to take a moment to prepare for hot and humid weather ahead. Both can be a risk factor for several serious health concerns, including dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Audrey Swanson
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Dementia and Visual Perception
Dementia can have a major effect on a person's ability to process information visually.
Audrey Swanson
May 14, 20252 min read


Caregiver Topic: Sundowning
What is "sundowning"? Sundowning is the name given to a variety of behavioral issues that can happen from the late afternoon and into...
Audrey Swanson
Apr 25, 20251 min read


Blog Post #1
Aphasia (ah-FAYS-zee-uh) is a common challenge faced by people living with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia.
Audrey Swanson
Mar 31, 20252 min read
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